YellowstoneCreator Taylor Sheridan Sues Star Cole Hauser’s Coffee Company
Mar. 15, 2025Taylor Sheridan’s company Bosque Ranch has filed a lawsuit against Cole Hauser’s Free Rein Coffee Company.Photo:Mindy Small/FilmMagic; Todd Williamson/NBC via Getty
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A legal battle is brewing between the creator ofYellowstoneand one of its stars.
ShowrunnerTaylor Sheridan’sBosque Ranch filed a lawsuit against actorCole Hauser’s coffee company, Free Rein, in the Northern District of Texas on Nov. 21.
The lawsuit alleges, “Neither Hauser nor the Defendants asked or received permission or authorization of Sheridan or Bosque Ranch to use a mark confusingly similar to the BR Brand for virtually identical goods.”
Cole Hauser launched Free Rein Coffee Company in October.
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PEOPLE reached out to Free Rein for comment Wednesday, but did not receive an immediate response. Bosque Ranch’s legal team declined to comment.
Sheridan’s Weatherford, Texas, ranchpartneredwith the Community Coffee brand in June to begin producing Bosque Ranch Craft Coffee.
Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler on Paramount’s hit Western drama, launched hisFree Rein Coffee Companyin October.
Bosque Ranch Craft Coffee.Bosque Ranch
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Bosque Ranch
The brandwas conceived as a “nod to the rugged spirit of the West” that would pay tribute to “the hard working cowboys that [Hauser] grew up around on and off set," according to a statement from the company ahead of the launch.
Free Rein Coffee.Free Rein Coffee
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Free Rein Coffee
“With Free Rein, we’re not only crafting a premium coffee experience, but also paying a heartfelt homage to the American Dream,” Hauser, who grew up in Santa Barbara and on a ranch in Oregon, said in the release.
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He continued, “As a nation built on dreams and aspirations, we want to inspire the go-getters, the dreamers, and the believers to fuel their pursuits. Just as the American Dream knows no boundaries, we aim to exceed expectations and create a legacy of our own—one that is deeply connected to our roots and the core values that shaped us. I am so excited for everyone to finally have their hands on this coffee!”
In May, Paramount announced theKevin Costner-led series iscoming to an end afterYellowstone’s fifth season. The first half of season 5 debuted in November 2022, while the second half will air in November 2024 after being pushed back one year due to thewriters' strike.
source: people.com
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